Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 9:20PM CDT until April 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 919 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest of
Blue Mountain, or 12 miles northwest of New Albany, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
New Albany, Ripley, Blue Mountain, Keownville, Bethlehem, Hickory
Flat, Potts Camp, Myrtle, Dumas, Shari, Murry, Graham, Old Myrtle,
Pumpkin Center, Baker, Locum, Bethel, Smalco, Glenfield, and Cotton
Plant.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 41
and 61.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
storm shelter or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Benton, MS; Marshall, MS; Tippah, MS; Union, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: